OP297_06 Datasheet, PDF (9/16 Pages) Analog Devices – Dual Low Bias Current Precision Operational Amplifier

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Extremely low bias current over a wide temperature range
makes the OP297 attractive for use in sample-and-hold
amplifiers, peak detectors, and log amplifiers that must operate
over a wide temperature range. Balancing input resistances is
unnecessary with the OP297. Offset voltage and TCVOS are
degraded only minimally by high source resistance, even
when unbalanced.
The input pins of the OP297 are protected against large differen-
tial voltage by back-to-back diodes and current-limiting resistors.
Common-mode voltages at the inputs are not restricted and can
vary over the full range of the supply voltages used.
The OP297 requires very little operating headroom about the
supply rails and is specified for operation with supplies as low as
2 V. Typically, the common-mode range extends to within 1 V
of either rail. The output typically swings to within 1 V of the
rails when using a 10 kΩ load.
AC PERFORMANCE
The ac characteristics of the OP297 are highly stable over its full
operating temperature range. Unity gain small signal response is
shown in Figure 26. Extremely tolerant of capacitive loading on
the output, the OP297 displays excellent response with 1000 pF
loads (see Figure 27).
100
90
OP297
100
90
10
0%
20mV
5µs
Figure 28. Large Signal Transient Response (AVCL = 1)
UNITY-GAIN FOLLOWER
NONINVERTING AMPLIFIER
–
1/2
OP297
+
–
1/2
OP297
+
INVERTING AMPLIFIER
–
1/2
OP297
+
MINI-DIP
BOTTOM VIEW
8
1
A
B
10
10
0%
20mV
5µs
Figure 26. Small Signal Transient Response (CLOAD = 100 pF, AVCL = 1)
100
90
10
0%
20mV
5µs
Figure 29. Guard Ring Layout and Considerations
GUARDING AND SHIELDING
To maintain the extremely high input impedances of the
OP297, care is taken in circuit board layout and manufacturing.
Board surfaces must be kept scrupulously clean and free of
moisture. Conformal coating is recommended to provide a
humidity barrier. Even a clean PC board can have 100 pA of
leakage currents between adjacent traces, so guard rings should
be used around the inputs. Guard traces operate at a voltage
close to that on the inputs, as shown in Figure 29, to minimize
leakage currents. In noninverting applications, the guard ring
should be connected to the common-mode voltage at the
inverting input. In inverting applications, both inputs remain at
ground, so the guard trace should be grounded. Guard traces
should be placed on both sides of the circuit board.
Figure 27. Small Signal Transient Response (CLOAD = 1000 pF, AVCL = 1)
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